NEO co-founders Zhang Zhengwen and Da Hongfei are reportedly operating independently, with no collaboration between them, as the community passively accepts this status quo amidst a bear market. Da Hongfei had previously argued that dual oversight of the NEO Foundation would slow development and reduce decision-making efficiency, suggesting a need for one leader to step aside. Despite the lack of cooperation, both founders remain actively engaged with the community and have outlined detailed roadmaps for NEO's future. This proactive approach offers a glimmer of optimism for the project's direction.